World News Tonight with David Muir Full Episode: Sunday, December 28, 2025
Dec 29, 2025
A winter storm disrupts travel for millions in the Midwest and Northeast, causing cancellations and dangerous conditions. Dramatic footage emerges from a tragic mid-air helicopter collision in New Jersey, while President Trump meets with Ukraine's Zelenskyy to discuss peace efforts. Iran declares a 'total war' stance, raising international tensions. A Texas father's quick thinking leads to a successful rescue of his daughter from an alleged kidnapper, showcasing the power of technology in emergencies.
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Multi-Hazard Winter Storm Strain
- A single winter storm can combine blizzard snow, freezing rain, damaging winds and tornado threats across regions simultaneously.
- That mix complicates travel, utilities, and emergency response for tens of millions during peak holiday movement.
Traveler's Long Rebooking Ordeal
- Ron Dow described missing connections and long rebookings after flights were canceled from Boston to Hawaii.
- His experience illustrates how airline disruptions cascade and disrupt multi-leg holiday travel.
Secondary Hazards Amplify Storm Impact
- Western storms can trigger secondary hazards like boulders falling and gas leaks that shut down major highways.
- Those localized events can strand thousands and extend disruption well beyond rainfall impacts.